Nick Luck Daily Podcast

Nick is joined by writer and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They spend a good chunk of today's episode debating the merits of the newly announced governance structure for British racing, which seeks to give the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) more power over decision making. They are joined by Racecourse Association (RCA) CEO David Armstrong. Also in this episode, Lydia and Nick discuss the offering for customers at Cheltenham on Sunday, the developments in the Christophe Soumillon case, the Judicial Panel's in-tray, and more, while Lydia tells Nick why Monmiral can beat Jonbon at Warwick and even gives a bet for the Tingle Creek Chase. Other guests on today's show include Tony Mullins, whose star mare Princess Zoe is bound for the Sceptre sessions, while Italian Marco Bozzi is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today as the jumps season starts to hot up in Britain and Ireland. Emmet Mullins, trainer of dismal Greatwood Hurdle one-time-fancy-turned-drifter Thousand Tears, joins the show to add his perspective on events leading up to the race and the performance itself. Also on today's show, Cheltenham Clerk Jon Pullin answers criticism about the low sun issues that blighted the same race. Nick brings all the news on likely contenders for Saturday's feature races, while owner Sue Howell explains why her ROA awards contender Win My Wings is for sale as a broodmare and Will Kinsey reflects on a barnstorming week as leading consignor at the Tattersalls Ireland foal sales.

In the latest Saturday Edition, Charlotte Greenway builds up to the action from Cheltenham this weekend with particular insight into the meeting's feature race the Paddy Power Gold Cup.

Cheltenham lover Coole Cody goes for another big handicap chase win at the track and his trainer Evan Williams has the latest on him and also Kim Bailey gives an update on runner Happygolucky who has been off the track for a year and a half. Given Paul Nicholls's current form you couldn't rule out anything from that yard and there has been a bit of money for his second string Simply The Betts, now owned and ridden by amateur, David Maxwell who talks about his latest acquisition.

Nicky Henderson and Dan Skelton also have runners in the race whilst also looking forward to other big chances including Nube Negra and Pentland Hills.

Finally, reigning stayers hurdle champion Flooring Porter returns at Navan on Sunday and his trainer Gavin Cromwell shares his hopes and plans for his stable star this season.

Nick, at Cheltenham for the first day of the Paddy Power meeting, is joined by broadcaster and writer Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest news and developments from around the racing world. They preview the three days of this fixture in the company of trainers Dan Skelton and Kim Bailey, discuss sustainability in horseracing, and wonder whether there will be growing calls for Artificial Insemination (AI) in the breeding sheds, and debate the recent news that the Yearling Entry Stage for the Derby has been scrapped. Castlebridge supremo Bill Dwan joins the show to spin through his stellar entry for Tattersalls' Sceptre Sessions, while Wine Tipster Neil Phillips provides refreshment and oenologist's insight.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer and columnist Maddy Playle to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. They begin with the news of the retirement of Alpinista, and reflect on the Award of Merit given to her owner/breeder Kirsten Rausing at last night's Cartier Awards. They assess some of the other winners at racing's most prestigious ceremony, while TDN's European Editor Emma Berry joins the show to discuss the raft of hefty stallion fees announced over the last 24 hours, including Flightline at $200,000. Nick and Maddy look ahead to Cheltenham, while Nick talks to Gavin Cromwell about the return of his stable star Flooring Porter at the weekend. Paul Moroney tells Nick about the acquisition of Alenquer - nominated for an ROA award this year - to race and then stand in Australia, while Racing Welfare's Simone Sear drops in to tell us about the inaugural Wellbeing Conference on November 28th.

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. Joining the show today are leading trainer Nicky Henderson, with news of his stars Jonbon and Constitution Hill plus running plans for this weekend at Cheltenham. Amateur rider David Maxwell looks forward to riding new acquisition Simply the Betts in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, while ROA award nominee Pogo gets the highest praise from his owner Gary Woodward, while star Aussie trainer Annabel Neasham reflects on her 1-2 in last Saturday's Champion Stakes and JA McGrath has an interesting take on this week's Hong Kong Racing. Meanwhile, Nick and Cornelius wrap up the rest of the day's news.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the news and events from around the racing world. As a 2.5% fractional interest in Flightline was sold to an anonymous bidder at Keeneland last night, they examine whether this is a fair representative value for the horse, what it might mean for his (and others') stud fee, and how quickly the investors may recoup their spend. Keeneland's Ed Prosser describes last night's action. Looking ahead to this weekend's Paddy Power meeting, Nick talks to Evan Williams about his Cheltenham specialist Coole Cody and a potentially intriguing runner in the Greatwood Hurdle. Trevor Stewart tells the fascinating story of his foundation mare Cassandra Go, another of whose descendants Victoria Road gave him another success as a breeder at Keeneland last Friday, while Tote UK CEO Alex Frost talks about sponsoring the ROA awards, the growth of WorldPool and breeding Queens Gamble, who runs at Cheltenham this weekend. Nick and Jonathan also discuss the latest developments in the Irish Media Rights debate and Jockey Club's decision to end their contract with Blenheim Horse Trials.

Nick and Tom Stanley sit down initially to reflect on the stunning Breeders' Cup action which culminated in the world's best racehorse, Flightline, routing the field in the Classic. We hear from Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds who discusses the night and the confirmation that the horse has been retired to stud. James Doyle is also along to reflect on his first Breeders' Cup success with Rebel's Romance winning the Turf. Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates joins us to reflect on the best of the action from Britain and Ireland over the weekend and Richard Thompson of Cheveley Park Stud confirms that Envoi Allen is set to join Allaho in the King George after his excellent performance in the Down Royal Champion Chase.

The Saturday Edition - Ep. 59 by Nick Luck

Nick - in Lexington, Kentucky, for the Breeders' Cup on NBC, is joined by renowned US broadcaster Michelle Yu for an unparalleled insight into this year's event, majoring on why a resounding victory for the much vaunted Flightline is crucial for the sport as well as the horse's own legacy. Nick is also joined by owner and hugely successful entrepreneur Mike Repole, owner of three leading fancies for the event including Distaff favourite Nest, who gives a candid assessment of the sport's shortcomings as well as its successes. Trainer Wayne Catalano tells Nick why he can beat the Euros with Andthewinneris, while - back in the UK - longtime owner/breeder Philippa Cooper tells Nick about the mares that she is offering in the upcoming Tattersalls Sales.